Onkyo TX-NR787 Review and Specs

On May, 2018 Onkyo announced the start of sales in the United States of 9.2-channel NR-787 AV receiver, which is certified THX Select Select for medium-sized rooms (up to 2,000 cubic feet or 57 cubic meters). If you always wanted to see Onkyo TX-NR787 specs then it is the time to read this Onkyo TX-NR787 review.

Onkyo TX-NR787 review

Features

The novelty of 2018 produces 100 watts of power per channel at 8 ohms with a simultaneous load of two channels. Of the surround sound formats, the receiver supports DTS: X and Dolby Atmos in configurations 5.2.4 or 7.2.2, and also has the upmix functionality of Dolby Surround and DTS Neural: X.

Design and build

The design of the Onkyo TX-NR787 has remained quite traditional and recognizable. The product has the same sleek, well-defined design with an elegant aluminum front panel.

Connectivity

The receiver, like most modern models, works with 4K-signal in HDR (HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision) and 60 frames per second with a color palette BT.2020, space 4: 4: 4, supports 24-bit video stream, equipped with six HDMI inputs with support for HDCP 2.2 on the rear panel (one on the front does not support HDR) and two outputs. Separate DACs are provided for the second and third zones. Also for the second zone provides a linear output. The device is capable of playing music from streaming services Amazon Music, Tidal, TuneIn, Deezer, Pandora and Spotify, as well as connected via Bluetooth, AirPlay, DTS Play-Fi, FlareConnect and Chromecast devices. Moreover, the receiver supports the voice assistant Google Assistant.

Setup

This model was the first equipped with AccuEQ Advance advanced room correction system. Developers call it the "premium multi-point calibration system that eliminates standing waves." The user can set microphones at three points in order to get the “optimum scene after automatic calibration”.

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